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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1911

Page

9

Wiley Gains Power to Decide Prosecutions in Pure Food Board

Secretary Wilson issues order transferring authority from Solicitor McCabe to the food and drug board. Dr Harvey Wiley will lead with Dr R E Doolittle forming a working majority. board to determine which cases go to prosecution while Wilson retains approval. Changes aim to reorganize the department amid the pure food controversy and pre-December congressional session.

Wilson Solicitor McCabe Bureau Si. Doolittle Harvey W. Wiley Chemistry Bureau Pure Food and Drug Board Department of Agriculture McCabe Dunlap Dr. Wiley Congress Wickersham Taft Wiley R. E. Dboolittle New York F. &. Burnlap Dao-ittle The Food and Drug Board Board of Food and Drug Inspection Agricultural Department

Richmond Booster Train Tour Hints at Greater Richmond Drive

A party of 18 boosters led by Jeter Jones and a Richmond Blues band traveled by special train from Richmond to North Carolina and Virginia towns, visiting Henderson Franklin Raleigh Sanford Aberdeen Rockingham Charlotte Salisbury Lexington Greensboro Roanoke Lynchburg Charlottesville Alexandria and more. Mayor Richardson and editor Hemphill joined the trip to renew ties and promote a Greater Richmond.

Jeter Jones Ihmong Bosstern* Chup Union Station National Hotel Richmond Boosters David Crockett Richardson Maj. Hemphill Richmond Times

Sherlock Holmes Originator Dr Bell Dies in Scotland

Joseph Bell eminent Scottish surgeon and original model for Sherlock Holmes dies at his home in Miltonbridge Midlothian. Born in Edinburgh in 1837 he taught Conan Doyle at Edinburgh University and enjoyed studying mysterious crimes.

Dr. Bell Conan Doyle London Joseph Bell Sherlock Holmes Mauricewood Miltonbridge Midlothian Edinburgh Edinburgh University Hig Hobby

Admiral Schley Honored by Army and Navy Union Garrison

Washington military men gathered as Roosevelt Garrison of the Army and Navy Union adopted resolutions commemorating Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. They praised him as the commander who loved the men behind the guns and planned a petition to set a date for public eulogies at national HQ. Commander B G Burch presided with remarks by Van A Zahn and others. Similar resolutions were adopted by Admiral David D Porter Garrison with Department Commander W H Flogeh in attendance.

Army and Navy Union Bermset Winfield Scott Schley Washington Roosevelt Union Admiral Schley B. G. Burch van A.zahn Charles W. Blush William A. Hickey A. C. Broacker Jeremiah A. O'Hara David D. Porter Garrison Admiral Schiey W. H. Flogeh Jallheagera Sre Spenish War Veterans Eagles’ Hall Bt. John’s J. J. Knapp B. H. Green Frank Schley Schley R. M. &. Wottley New York

Policeman Fugitt Shoots 900 Pigeons at Union Station

Washington police officer William H. Fugitt of the Sixth precinct, a former Indian fighter, used a sharpshooter’s skill to flush 900 pigeons from Washington's Union Station, reducing the roost from about 200 to four without damaging the marble. The early morning operation left him claiming it was fun.

William H. Fugitt Washington Union United States Army Policeman Fugitt

Masons Banquet and Dance End Visit of Philadelphia Lodgemen

In Washington a two day stay by Mary Commandery Knights Templars of Philadelphia concluded with a banquet and ball hosted by Columbia Commandery No. 2 at the Arlington. Over 300 lodgemen attended as the long standing mutual visiting custom continued with Emiment Commander Frank Trezzare delivering an address. List of attendees includes noted names from both commanderies and local affiliates. The event capped a civic exchange between Philadelphia and Washington lodges. Santa Fe reports later note the Democratic State convention nominating W. C. McDonald for governor.

Washington Quaker City Columbia Commandery Frank Trezzare F. A. McKee William _S. McDonald C. E. McCullough W. A. Gillespie Charles H. Page George W. Rae Iar G W. Gute W. H. H. Price George W. Miller Lemuel H. Poster John W. Rusk R. R. Haug Wiliam Fischer Louia H. Petgoldt Myron M. Parker Carria Petzold E. A. Gaech John J. Costinett Pearl Costinett Forrest H. Riordan H. FE. Riley Frank E. Gibson C. H. Wisler J. C. Ballon H. H. Claffin L. H. Myers Hebbard

Schley Burial Today Escort by 700 Midshipmen

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery this afternoon after a public service at St. John's Church. About 700 naval midshipmen from Annapolis, bands, bluejackets from ships and yards, Marines, and artillery units will form the funeral escort, with private Rose Croix rites at the Schley home beforehand.

Annapolis Washington Winfield Scott Schley New York Arlington National Cemetery St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s Church Army Navy Admiral Schley Roland Cotton Smith Rt. John’s United States Admiral Sohley Schley Naval Academy Johnn. Gibbons Academy Navy Department C. BH. Mel Way Scademy Annapois Philadelphia Washington Navy Yard Washington Marine Barracks Fort Myer Marina St. John's Church

Army Foe to Wedlock Surrenders Three Children

Felipe Guasp a Porto Rican recruit at Fort Myer and his Washington wife appeared in juvenile court seeking the District take charge of their three children. Judge Callan ordered the children sent to the Board of Charities for one year, noting the enlisted man’s $83 monthly pay and the family’s inability to live on that sum.

United States Army Felipe Guasp Aidher Fort Myer Callan Guasp Washington Hewald Becaues Porto Rico Mra Gausp St. Patrick's School Fwelfth Street Calan Board of Charities Grasp Ray

Boy Conner Held Pleads Guilty in Juvenile Case

In Huntingdon West Virginia the boy's attorney advised a guilty plea. He insisted on a two year term and his mother’s release. The boy, James, received two years while the father and Wilson drew longer sentences at Fort Leavenworth. James spoke of heartbreak and dreams of selling papers after liberty, citing moonshine and tobacco as daily fare since age eight. He recalled asking for liquor on the train and spoke of Det Wright and Marshal Tyree with mixed feelings.

Huntingdon W. Va Relat Ves Wilson Fort Leavenworth James Washington Marshall Tyree Marshal Tyree Reform School Tyres Wright

Captiol Swindle Suspect Tied to Clever Penny Game Robbery

Frank Jones alias Kauffman, 28, named by police as one of three swindlers linked to a theft from John Marshall of New Jersey last October at Capitol grounds. Jones, said to pose as a Washington police officer, allegedly lured Marshall into a penny game, causing him to lose a diamond ring valued at 210 dollars while accomplices fled. Jones was brought to Washington from New York and held for a police court hearing.

Frank Jones Capitol Kauffman John Marshall New Jersey Washington New York Marshall Capitol Grounds Jones Marshall Way

Water Tax Unjust Will Not Fight Increase

Business men from the Chamber of Commerce oppose the water rate hike and seek revocation of the district order while backing a stance against altering the organic act. A special ten-member committee will be appointed to oppose any half‑and‑half changes, with James F. Quater naming the group. The meeting also addressed conventions, entertainment for a Bristol Washington highway scout party, and a rifle prize. The session noted waste by Federal departments and discussed public notice of actions by the commissioners. Autographs included were by A. L. Sinclair and Granville Hunt.

Chamber of Commerce A. L. Sinclair Supreme Court District of Columbia James F. Quater Chapin Brown Brown Mr. Brown Congress R. N. Harper D. 3. Porter Granville Hunt Washington BR. N. Harper Bristol Washington-Bristol Oyster Mr. Harper D. J. Callahan Joseph Strasburger William E. Shannon Stiles National Rifle Association Thomas Grant A. Lisner Retail Merchants’ Association Citizens’ Associations

Barneys Statue Not Image of Natalie to Remain Private

Mr and Mrs Hemmick announce they will make Washington their permanent home and keep the studio lawn private after acquiring the statue at Studio House. A concrete wall and new yard decorations will shield the statue from public gaze while a redesign is planned. The couple, tired of publicity, will not travel abroad again and insist the statue was not modeled after Miss Natalie Barney.

Natalie Barney Alice Clifford Barney-Hemmick Studio House Con Huaabad Christian D. Hemmick Patii Hemmick Laura Barney Hippolyte Dreyfus Jeden Paris Hammick

Kalbfus Under Fire in District Investigation of Brewery Ties

Commissioners fix date for an inquiry into Samuel Kalbfus excise board member and assistant assessor amid charges by former saloon inspector J. Oden Horstmann. Investigators to review Kalbfus dealings with brewery representatives and enforcement of excise law, with hearings set for October 16.

Oden Horstmann Samuel T. Kalbfus Excise Horgtmann Excise Board Horstmann Kalbfus Kalbtus Lemuel T. Kalhfus William Henry White

Hotels and Guests Listed Across Major Cities

A long OCR fragment lists hotel guests and residents in numerous cities including Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia California Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia. The names include Mr and Mrs, doctors, and professionals such as Dr J H Martin Mrs T McMahon and Mr J Callahan among others with multiple hotel brands like Ebbitt Willard and St James. The text reads as an attendance or directory of visitors and residents at well known hotels.

Boston Oburg W. C. Kendall Me Jotire Willard Brands Abe Chicago Thomseon Athington Grosse Sa Low van Noyes N. J. Milter J. L. Sampson Raleigh New York City Grant Jemme F. Reilly Arlington J. Kramer Shoreham N. Rybers C. L. Bexton Fire G. Marx C. Shyer C. A. Collins M. A. "Teylor Mra LW. Lamberti Rowe and Wife F Topham Philadelphia Mre CP. Waleteshahing Horeham M. Marcomb St. James Pattiogl Emil C. G. Chow Aéred L Mooney Walter Haber M. W. Clement Willarg William Hunter W. J. Bell Ralaigh Galifornia J. H. Martin Angeles Ebbitt. Ton Georgia T. McMahon R. Mcmahon Charles C. Bath BR OG. Bath Misa Gertrude A. Bath Tome W. Berane Savane Anna C. Benning Golumbue Ebbitt Maryland John R Wilson L. Dore Baltimore Mabsathusets James G. Dunning Springfield J. P. Rodwin Waltham New York EB. F. Dormpick Albany James Mixzsen Bethlehem Es C Boyle City Lam Texnesree C. BR Bryan Memphis Tors G. RK Sparrow Columbus Virginia John Ratwell Richmond George O'Brien Donegrs Newport News Campbell Norfolk

Relics Presented to Oldest Inhabitants Society

At the monthly meeting in the engine house at Nineteenth and H streets NW the Association of Oldest Inhabitants received relics of historical value a letter copy of The Star Spangled Banner with John Key handwritten a Home Sweet Home letter attributed to John Howard Payne and a 1782 sea letter from John Barry to John Brown. Additional gifts included Washington charter copy 1848, a Madison message to Congress, and a Glymont shad bake photo. Membership added Charles H. King and a Buckeye address family sympathy note for Rear Admiral Schley.

Association of Enigine Ninteenth H Streets Bowie Westminster Street John Howard Payne John Barry John Brown Benjamin Franklin Robert Beall Pennsylvania Avenue Washington A.H. Ragan Congress Madison Glymont Heffner O. N Willey Charles H. King Thomas W. Buckey Wanter Place Northwest B. W. Burt My Miryl Schley W. H. Singleton

Railways Seek Court Injunction Over Pacific Coast Rates

Transcontinental lines petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and enjoin its Pacific coast rate orders set to take effect November 15. Carriers argue rates are unreasonably low and confiscatory, with a Commerce Court injunction likely to reach the Supreme Court. Hearing on the request to restrain is to begin soon as parties file and await adjourning decisions.

Transcontinental Lines Supreme Court Transcontinental Railways Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Court Commission Railways Norton and Dillard Kommerce Court Billa Pacific Coast Cages Spokane Reno Maricopa County Railwage

Transfer Fight Pushes Universal Rides Bill in Congress

Attorney Charles W. Darr attacked Washington Electric Railway vice president Gen. George H. Harries over statements about universal transfers. Darr urged Citizens' Association support to draft a congressional bill to force universal transfers, arguing court action could take years. The association adopted a resolution favoring universal transfers and protested a reported attempt to limit them.

West Rock Creek District Supreme Court Congress Asssociation

District fair play urged against half and half system

An executive committee urged Congress and friends to oppose the half and half system in the District’s governance. It asked commissioners to seek 40000 for extending Massachusetts avenue 30600 for a Tennallytown public school and to open Western avenue between Massachusetts and Connecticut avenues. It also called for a police lieutenant to Tennallytown substation, upgrading it to a full station.

Friends of Fair Play Congress Massachusetts Avenue Tennallytown Western Avenue Massachusetts Connecticut Avenues Tennadytown

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